WorldPalestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in prisoner swapDozens of Palestinian prisoners have returned home to the West Bank.25 Nov 04:27 AM
WorldThai Foreign Minister 'overjoyed' at Hamas hostage releaseThais the biggest single group of foreigners taken hostage.24 Nov 10:17 PM
WorldUN chief gives interview from melting AntarcticaAntarctica regulates the planet’s climate because its ice drives major ocean currents.24 Nov 09:31 PM
WorldBorder explosion: Crash victims identified as New York coupleNiagara Falls police name the couple of Grand Island, New York.24 Nov 09:16 PM
WorldIrish PM deplores anti-immigrant protestersPolice arrest 34 people after hundreds rampaged in central Dublin.24 Nov 08:01 PM
WorldHostage swap: 24 Hamas captives freed in exchange for 39 Palestinians33 Palestinians and 24 hostages from Hamas first to be released.24 Nov 07:24 PM
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WorldIsrael-Hamas ceasefire begins ahead of hostage and prisoner swapToday's halt in fighting promises some relief for Gaza's 2.3 million people.24 Nov 07:36 AM
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WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Leader in Gaza top of Israel’s hit listHamas’ top figure inside the Palestinian territory is a rarely seen veteran militant.24 Nov 03:02 AM
WorldWatch: Crane operator's Hollywood-style rescue saves trapped worker from infernoThe trapped worker jumped into the lowered cage and was winched away just in time.24 Nov 01:23 AM
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WorldRescue of 41 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel in India delayedWorkers are trapped after a landslide collapsed the road tunnel they were building.23 Nov 09:40 PM
WorldTexts reveal accused killer mushroom chef's 'horrible' upbringing, new details of pastFresh details emerge of Erin Patterson's childhood.23 Nov 09:32 PM
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WorldProtesters take to the street in Dublin after knife attack that injured three childrenA 5yo girl is in emergency care.23 Nov 09:02 PM
WorldQatar says Gaza ceasefire will begin today, with hostage releases to followSome relief promised for Gaza, ceasefire to start at 6pm NZ time.23 Nov 08:09 PM
World10 homes destroyed by Perth wildfire burning out of controlThe fire began on Wednesday in a pine tree plantation on Perth’s northeast edge.23 Nov 06:23 AM
WorldWhat Sam Altman's firing and reinstatement means for future of AIAfter a whirlwind week for the OpenAI co-founder, what happens next?23 Nov 05:24 AM
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WorldAnti-Islam populist set to shock Europe with huge political winGeert Wilders' rise one of biggest political upsets in Dutch politics since World War II.23 Nov 02:17 AM
WorldIsraeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before FridayThe announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.23 Nov 02:06 AM
WorldNo sign of terrorism in US-Canada border explosion, says NY governorIt wasn't clear whether the driver was intentionally heading for the Rainbow Bridge.22 Nov 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement meansFinancial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.22 Nov 10:58 PM
WorldEx-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rantStuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.22 Nov 10:35 PM
World'Ball of fire': Two dead, car explodes at US-Canada borderRainbow Bridge at US-Canada border near Niagara Falls has been closed after explosion.22 Nov 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Israel, families of hostages wait anxiously for newsNew York Times: Authorities haven't said who will be released and who'll be left behind.22 Nov 09:41 PM
WorldExploding population of feral 'super pigs' in Canada threaten US invasionThe feral swine have been labelled an 'ecological train wreck'.22 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandNegotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 23Deputy Prime Minister job drags out coalition talks, Auckland misses out on hosting SailGP and Israel’s cabinet approves hostage deal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Nov 06:41 PM
World'First wave': Mystery child pneumonia outbreak sweeping China's hospitalsAlert issued over reported epidemic of 'undiagnosed pneumonia' among Chinese children.22 Nov 06:33 PM
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